penalty kick

[ pen-l-tee kik ]

noun

, Soccer.

1. a free kick awarded for an infraction committed by a defensive player in the penalty area and taken by the offensive player who has been fouled from a point 12 yards (11 meters) directly in front of the goal. PK

penalty kick

noun

1. soccer a free kick at the goal from a point ( penalty spot ) within the penalty area and 12 yards (about 11 m) from the goal, with only the goalkeeper allowed to defend it: awarded to the attacking team after a foul within the penalty area by a member of the defending team
2. rugby Union a kick awarded after a serious foul that can be aimed straight at the goal to score three points

Word History and Origins

Origin of penalty kick¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

"I think this is a situation where we'd leave the on-field decision as it is, probably whichever way it's called. On balance, I don't think it's a penalty kick."

From BBC

It was a penalty kick against Ghana in the 2022 World Cup.

From BBC

Second-half substitute Mehdi Maouhoub then closed the scoring on a penalty kick in stoppage time.

From Los Angeles Times

But it proved no match for Morocco, which went ahead to stay in the 29th minute on a penalty kick from Soufiane Rahimi.

From Los Angeles Times

After 90 scoreless minutes, Angel City won a penalty kick shootout 5-3.

From Los Angeles Times